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Veteran actor Kamal Haasan on Wednesday launched his political party and the party Flag at Othakadai in Madurai among a sea of supporters. Haasan’s party is named Makkal Needhi Maiam which in Tamil means ‘Centre for People’s justice’.
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The Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Ashok Gajapathi Raju, on Wednesday, said he expects the divestment process of public carrier Air India to be completed within a year. "We hope that by the end of the year we will be able to finish the divestments," the minister said, adding: "Government has given us Air India specific alternate mechanism (for disinvestment)... which is headed by the Finance Minister. I am also a member of it to guide the whole process." On February 2, Minister of State for Civil...

Charpoy Goes Global, Aussies Might Pay $990 To Own One!

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October 6 , 2017 , 16:19 IST

Indian culture and traditions are finally reaching across the border and making their presence known. 'Khatiya' is something that millions of Indian have seen in their lives and might have slept on this traditional bed as well. The bed is manually made with jute ropes on a wooden frame.

Charpoy has now reached Australia and the Aussies soon pay $990 for buying one. Pricey right? Twitterati shares the same feeling as an ad has gone viral on social media which claims to be selling this ‘Traditional Indian Daybed’ at the massive price which roughly counts to Rs 50,000.

Indians have got another reason to appreciate their lifestyle in form of this ad which describes the khatiya as "beautiful Maple timber" and "Manila rope hand-woven bedding". Considering the Indian heirloom, the ad was a little upmarket but nonetheless touched many hearts.

Internet users went crazy after watching the ad. Some were shocked while some were doubling over with laughter whereas the business-minded ones ran to sell their own old charpoys till the trend is still alive. Some sensible users also pointed out the irony saying how something not well appreciated by Indians themselves was accepted by foreigners.

Many foreigners are ordering these Indian traditional beds and are enjoying them as well. Here's how Twitterati reacted to the ad:

While Indians are made to feel ashamed of rural lifestyle, many others have started to appreciate & use "Datun", "Dona" & now "Charpoy". pic.twitter.com/w2k4Wk8nCe